Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 255 Exorbitant Penalty for Breach of Contract!
The next day, Zhou Yang saw Dilraba off on her flight back to Beijing, while he himself flew back to Shanghai.

Back home, Zhou Yang posted a Weibo post. He hadn't updated it in a long time, and if he didn't share any updates soon, his fans might think he had disappeared.

"#Actor Zhou Yang: After months of hard work, filming for the movie 'Project Gutenberg' has finally wrapped! I'm so happy to have worked with these senior actors, and I especially want to thank Chow Yun-fat for his guidance; I've benefited immensely. The quality of this movie is absolutely guaranteed, so please look forward to it! #Image#"

Below is a group photo of the crew. Zhou Yang has his hands on Dilraba Dilmurat and Chow Yun-fat's shoulders respectively, with a bright smile.

"Months of hard work? The director of Red Harbor must be working very intensely!"

"Is the collaboration between Brother Yang and Brother Chow a succession of the old and new generation of powerful actors?"

"Can't wait! Anything produced by Brother Yang is guaranteed to be top-notch!"

"Did you guys notice the interesting detail? Yang Ge's hand is actually on Fatty Di's shoulder!"

"That's right! They seem very close, it looks like there's something really going on between them."
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Shortly after, Dilraba also posted a Weibo post.

"#Dilraba: This is my first time stepping onto the big screen. I'm very grateful for the guidance and support from the senior members of the crew, especially the veteran actor who often gave me pointers. Finally, I hope everyone will support 'Project Gutenberg'! #Image#"

Below was a group photo of the main actors, with Zhou Yang's hand on her shoulder, showing their close relationship.

"Congratulations Dilraba on wrapping up filming! Your performance was fantastic!"

"This is Dilraba's first foray into the big screen as the female lead, and she even has the opportunity to work with Chow Yun-fat. Her future looks even brighter!"

"It must have been Chow Yun-fat personally guiding Dilraba Dilmurat; he's an artist of both high moral character and artistic talent!"

"Oh no, I actually think Zhou Yang is quite handsome, and he seems to have a very close relationship with Dilraba."

"Get lost! Zhou Yang is no match for Fatty D!"

"Where did Zhou Yang's groping hands go?!"

"That's outrageous! How could this person just put his hand on Fatty D's shoulder like that!"

"Boycott this disgusting guy!"

"..."

Dilraba felt confused and helpless as she watched some crazy fans post comments.

If they knew it wasn't just a tap on the shoulder, would their agitation have pushed them to the brink of suicide?

Dilraba finally understands why most celebrities in the entertainment industry are unwilling to go public with their relationships; some fans are just too crazy.

In the chairman's office of Tianmen Building.

"This Fatty Di! How can she not know how to avoid causing controversy at all!" Liu Zhengdong stared angrily at the photos Fatty Di posted on Weibo.

In particular, the comments about Zhou Yang and Fat Di being a couple made him a little wary. What if Fat Di was seduced by Zhou Yang like Chen Tianzhen?
Dilraba's contract has two years left, but the penalty for breach of contract is only 30 million. As long as someone pays the penalty, they can poach her.

The deeper Liu Zhengdong thought about it, the more gloomy his face became.

The movie "Basketball Saints" is currently in the pre-production stage, and the producers have decided to cast Dilraba Dilmurat and Kun Kun as the female and male leads to generate buzz.

But if Dilraba is poached, how can she attract the audience's attention?

"No! We absolutely cannot let this happen!"

Liu Zhengdong's gaze gradually turned cold. He was used to nipping danger in the bud!

He picked up his phone and dialed a number: "Hello, this is Liu Zhengdong. Please find Fatty Di's agent and tell her I want to see her."

Half an hour later, a middle-aged woman dressed in a business suit and with heavy makeup, resembling an office lady, walked into Liu Zhengdong's office. She was Chen Yanping, Dilraba's agent.

"Chairman Liu, I heard you were looking for me? You haven't contacted me in a long time." Chen Yanping gave Liu Zhengdong a flirtatious wink with a beaming smile.

Liu Zhengdong felt a wave of nausea. He had once had some affection for Chen Yanping when she was young, and the two had a history.

However, she is now middle-aged, her figure has changed, and she has had a child.

If it weren't for work, Liu Zhengdong wouldn't want to see her at all.

Despite his physical discomfort, Liu Zhengdong said to Chen Yanping, "Yanping, the entertainment industry has been in turmoil lately. The company has decided to renegotiate the contract, extending the remaining two years to ten years, increasing the penalty for breach of contract from 30 million to 200 million. As compensation, the company's commission will be reduced from 70% to 60%, and the annual base salary will be increased by 10 million."

Upon hearing this news, Chen Yanping's eyes widened in shock.

A ten-year contract is practically a servitude contract.

Furthermore, a penalty of 200 million is terrifying; very few people can reach that level of penalty.

Liu Zhengdong tapped the table while squinting and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Chen Yanping said with difficulty, "Chairman Liu, ten years and two hundred million in breach of contract fees are practically a contract of servitude. Fatty Di will definitely not agree to it."

No one would sign such a contract unless they were a fool. Celebrities know they want to reach higher levels and wouldn't cut off their own escape routes.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengdong's expression suddenly changed!

He stood up, slammed his hand on the table, and shouted, "What a joke! Wasn't Fatty Di trained by Tianmen Entertainment? She should be thanking me, Liu Zhengdong, for where she is today!"

"Don't even mention a ten-year contract, even if you ask her to sign for twenty, thirty, or fifty years, she'll still sign it to me!" Liu Zhengdong said aggressively.

"Do you think you can disregard everything just because you have some ability? If she doesn't sign, I'll freeze and blacklist her for the rest of the contract period!" Liu Zhengdong's barrage of attacks frightened Chen Yanping so much that she didn't dare to breathe.

Finally, Liu Zhengdong issued an ultimatum: "Tell her what I said and give her ten days to think it over."

Chen Yanping quickly left, carrying Liu Zhengdong's words with her.

A week later, the movie "Project Gutenberg" released its first trailer, titled "The Big Scam".

Zhuang Wenqiang didn't leave much suspense, editing in scenes featuring Zhou Yang's outstanding acting and Chow Yun-fat's intense battle with a Thai general while wielding guns in both hands.

In particular, the scene of Chow Yun-fat charging into battle amidst gunfire left a deep impression on netizens, as if they had returned to the dashing and heroic figure of Mark Gor in "A Better Tomorrow".

These intense scenes elicited a strong response from the audience!

The release of the trailer has fueled netizens' anticipation for the film.

"Holy crap, Little Ma! Am I seeing things?!"

"Chow Yun-fat is amazing! He still has the same charm as before!"

"Chow Yun-fat has proven to young actors in the entertainment industry that he remains irreplaceable!"

"I'm really looking forward to it. Chow Yun-fat is over sixty years old and he still puts in such a great effort. I'm going to buy a movie ticket for this film."

"Zhou Yang's performance was also very good; his eyes conveyed a lot of drama."

"However, compared to Chow Yun-fat, Zhou Yang seems too inexperienced, and his acting is somewhat deliberate!"

When this trailer was released, all the main creators were on their way to Shanghai to attend the premiere of "Project Gutenberg" the following day.

(End of this chapter)